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Transport Chaos: Italy Faces Week of Strikes Ahead of Carnival

1/26/2026

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Italy is experiencing major transport disruptions this week due to multiple strikes.
On Tuesday, January 27th, public transport in Genoa will be delayed from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM due to a strike by AMT staff.
Ancona bus passengers will face a full-day strike on Thursday, January 29th.
Rail services in Bologna and bus services in Sicily will be affected by strikes on Friday, January 30th.
Air traffic controllers and easyJet staff will strike for four hours on Saturday, January 31st, coinciding with the start of the Venice Carnival, which runs until February 17th.

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Italy is experiencing major transport disruptions this week due to multiple strikes.
On Tuesday, January 27th, public transport in Genoa will be delayed from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM due to a strike by AMT staff.
Ancona bus passengers will face a full-day strike on Thursday, January 29th.
Rail services in Bologna and bus services in Sicily will be affected by strikes on Friday, January 30th.
Air traffic controllers and easyJet staff will strike for four hours on Saturday, January 31st, coinciding with the start of the Venice Carnival, which runs until February 17th.